Set your Android wallpaper to NASA’s Image of the Day
How this automation works
Share exciting space missions as they happen. This Applet automatically posts a message to your selected GroupMe group whenever a new astronaut launches into space. It’s perfect for space enthusiasts who want to keep friends updated in real time. Customize the message to fit your tone.
If
Trigger ingredients
AstronautName
AstronautTitle
Country
LaunchDate
BiographyURL
Then
Action fields
group_name
message_text
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Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
8 triggers, queries, and actions
Astronaut enters space
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time an astronaut enters space.
Astronaut exits space
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time an astronaut exits space.
Astronomy picture of the day by NASA
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time NASA posts a new Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Breaking news by NASA
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time breaking news is released by NASA.
Image of the day by NASA
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time NASA posts to the Image of the Day Gallery.
ISS on-orbit status report
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time the International Space Station posts a new On-Orbit Status Report.
Season changes on Mars
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time the season changes on Mars according to the Curiosity Rover's location.
Post a message to group
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.
Astronaut enters space
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time an astronaut enters space.
Astronaut exits space
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time an astronaut exits space.
Astronomy picture of the day by NASA
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time NASA posts a new Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Breaking news by NASA
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time breaking news is released by NASA.
Image of the day by NASA
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time NASA posts to the Image of the Day Gallery.
ISS on-orbit status report
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time the International Space Station posts a new On-Orbit Status Report.
Post a message to group
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.
Season changes on Mars
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time the season changes on Mars according to the Curiosity Rover's location.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the next step!
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About GroupMe
GroupMe is the best way to chat with everyone you know. It's absolutely free, whether you're talking to a group of friends, or texting with one person. Best of all, it works on nearly every phone, via push or SMS.
GroupMe is the best way to chat with everyone you know. It's absolutely free, whether you're talking to a group of friends, or texting with one person. Best of all, it works on nearly every phone, via push or SMS.
About Space
Turn on Applets to bring the beauty and wonder of outer space a little closer to home.
This service is powered by NASA, Open Notify, Mars Atmospheric Aggregation System, and How Many People Are In Space Right Now.
Turn on Applets to bring the beauty and wonder of outer space a little closer to home. This service is powered by NASA, Open Notify, Mars Atmospheric Aggregation System, and How Many People Are In Space Right Now.